Phillip Schofield gobsmacked as wife Steph makes rare TV appearance with daughter Molly

While things never seemed less than harmonious on air, the story behind the scenes at This Morning was reportedly a very different one when Fern Britton was co-presenter to Phillip Schofield.The presenters who fronted the show together between 2002 and 2009 are believed to have had a furious fallout behind the scenes that Phillip has since called 'heartbreaking'. While producers maintain that their presenters have always got along, the rift is believed to have prompted Fern's decision to leave her role at the ITV daytime show. After years of silence, the pair finally managed to appear to patch things up this week when Fern, 64, appeared in a film to celebrate 59-year-old Phillip's 40 years in TV milestone.

This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has "rallied around" her best pal and co-host Phillip Schofield amid his feud with Eamonn Holmes.The silver-haired Oldham-born star, 59, was called out by Irish native Eamonn, 62, in a recent interview, where he hit out at him for "snubbing" his wife, Loose Women host Ruth Langsford, on TV three years ago.Following the harsh words from Eamonn, Holly is reportedly now supporting her co-star more than ever.A source claimed: "Phil's This Morning family are rallying around him after the comments, none more so than Holly."It's no secret there is no love lost between Phil and Eamonn but Holly felt she had to defend her 'work husband' after all the support he's shown her over the years, particularly on the week he celebrated 40 years in showbiz," they added to OK! Magazine."She thought the comments were very below the belt," the source added.The feud comes after Eamonn's recent interview which saw him take issue with Phillip over an on-air exchange with Ruth.Eamonn spoke to the Daily Mail's Weekend Magazine on Saturday about the moment when Phillip seemingly cut his wife Ruth Langsford off while she was talking to ITV viewers in 2019.Addressing the moment, he said: "Phillip is renowned for snubbing people."It's up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her."No one would have snubbed me like that," he added.Eamonn went on: "I have a good Belfast street fighter in me… I would be direct."I don't go for presenters who think they have a special privilege or aura or influence."At the time, Express.co.uk contacted Phillip's representatives for comment.On the ITV show three years ago, Phillip and Holly cut to Ruth so she could introduce what was coming up on Loose Women that

Holly Willoughby was supported by her co-host Phillip Schofield as she launched her latest venture away from TV.

Holly Willoughby leapt to defend her TV co-star and friend Phillip Schofield after former This Morning star Eamonn Holmes made a "below the belt" comment about him.Eamonn, 62, recently claimed that Phillip, 59, was "renowned for subbing people" following reports of a feud between him and Eamonn's wife Ruth Langsford, 61.However, Holly felt the need to "defend" her TV partner Phil as he celebrates 40 years in the showbiz industry.A source told OK!: "Phil's This Morning family are rallying around him after the comments, none more so than Holly."Despite not always seeing eye to eye, Holly knows she owes a lot to Phil and she'll always be grateful for the way he took her under his wing when she first joined This Morning and how he fought for her to be his co-presenter on the show."Holly was left to stand up for her work husband after she thought Eamonn's "comments were very below the belt".The Irish broadcaster made the claims to the Daily Mail's Weekend magazine, saying that Phil cut his wife off during a live link to Loose Women.Eamonn said: "Phillip is renowned for snubbing people."He's very passive-aggressive. It's up to Ruth to say how she felt, but I was feeling hurt for her.

WHEN Eamonn Holmes left This Morning last year, there was much talk of who would replace him and wife Ruth Langsford. The couple had covered Fridays and school holidays for Phillip Schofield and Fern Britton, and latterly Holly Willoughby, since 2006. So when Eamonn left the ITV show under a cloud in December, viewers wondered if it meant losing his partner of 26 years as well.

THIS Morning's Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield hugged on a red carpet tonight as they met up offscreen. The pair - who are genuine friends who often holiday together - put on a united front at the 41-year-old's perfume launch.

Phillip Schofield was sweetly surprised by his wife Stephanie Lowe and their two daughters Molly, 29, and Ruby, 26, at This Morning on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, the presenter, 59, who has been celebrating his 40th year in television, shared a picture of a stunning bouquet of sunflowers sent by his family. Phillip penned: "40 sunflowers just arrived at work from Steph and my girls to mark my telly anniversary! My fave flower [heart emoji] thank you xx." The ITV star also found a special way to honour the bouquet of flowers during Wednesday's This Morning as he managed to place them on TV during a segment.

Holly Willoughby is "rallying around" Phillip Schofield after Eamonn Holmes' "below the belt" comments about him over the weekend. Eamonn, 62, gave an interview to Daily Mail's Weekend magazine, in which he claimed Phillip, 59, was "renowned for snubbing people" following reports of a feud between the This Morning host and Eamonn's wife Ruth Langsford, 61. But a source tells OK! that 41 year old Holly felt the need to "defend" Phillip as he celebrates 40 years on TV.The source tells us: "Phil's This Morning family are rallying around him after the comments, none more so than Holly.

Phillip Schofield has chastised a This Morning caller during a love dilemma phone-in.The 59-year-old presenter appeared alongside Holly Willoughby and agony aunt Deidre Saunders during a phone-in on the latest episode of the ITV show.The second caller was named Steve, who shared the dilemma that his best friend of seven years had recently confessed his love for him.Steve said he didn't feel the same way, leading to an awkwardness in the friendship.As Steve admitted he had been avoiding his best friend since, Phil admonished the caller for his actions.Phil said: "No. No.

This Morning viewers have praised the 'dapper' Stanley Tucci as he made a surprise appearance during the latest episode.The Hunger Games actor sat opposite presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on Wednesday's edition of the ITV show to promote his cookery series, Stanley Tucci: Looking For Italy.The show, which won an Emmy in the US, will make its way to UK screens this weekend and be broadcast on BBC Two.While Stanley talked about his experience in Italy on This Morning, viewers were distracted by his "dapper" aesthetic and "lovely" demeanour. Posting to Twitter, one viewer wrote: "Stanley Tucci is very dapper."Another commented: "Stanley Tucci looking very dapper this morning."A third viewer said: "#ThisMorning isn't #stanleytucci a lovely chap and so dapper too.

Fern Britton appears to have put an end to her feud with Phillip Schofield to congratulate him on his 40 years on television.MORE: Fern Britton clarifies BAFTA snub following spat with Phillip SchofieldAppearing on Lorraine earlier this week, the 64-year-old - who co-hosted This Morning with Phillip from 2002 to 2009 - took the time to send him a heartwarming message.WATCH: Fern Britton gets honest about single life"Forty years is an incredible milestone and it's time for you to stop and look back and see all that you have achieved and be proud of it," she said. "So I'm wishing you a very happy future.

Fern Britton showed there was no bad blood between her and her former This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield as she congratulated him on his 40 years on TV. The pair presented the ITV daytime show together for years but it was reported that things went sour following Fern's exit and rumours of a feud have swirled around ever since.

This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield shared an insight into his relationship with his ex-wife Steph, whom he still seems to be on good terms with after coming out as gay in February 2020.Taking to Instagram, the talk show host took a minute to thank his family for their support after celebrating 40 years in the showbiz industry. Phillip, 59, posted a sweet update in view of his three million Instagram followers.On his story, he shared a picture of a large bouquet of bright yellow sunflowers. He captioned the snap: “40 sunflowers just arrived at work from Steph and my girls to mark my telly anniversary!“My fave flower,” he added with a heart and sunflower emoji, “Thank you xx.”  While Phillip came out as gay back in 2020, the star seems to have maintained a close relationship with his wife and paid tribute to his family during an episode of Lorraine on Monday. ITV dedicated the episode of Lorraine to Phillip, as he celebrated his 40 years in showbusiness.  Phillip couldn’t conceal his shock when Lorraine Kelly, 62, broke the news live on her show. Holding a book entitled Phillip Schofield: 40 Years, Lorraine quipped: “So here's a wee bit of a clue.“I'm outside This Morning's make-up room, I've got a big book.

Holly Willoughby shared a rare glimpse into her time off with her family during her children's half-term holiday. The 41-year-old took some time off from hosting ITV show This Morning to spend time with her three children, daughter Belle, 10, and sons, Harry, 12, and Chester seven.

THIS Morning star Fern Britton has ended her "feud" with former co-host Phillip Schofield in a sweet tribute video. The TV presenter appeared on ITV show Lorraine to congratulate her co-star on his impressive 40 years on television. Fern, 64, co-hosted This Morning with Phil, 59, from 2002 to 2009 before she made a swift departure after the pair fell out.

This Morning in 2009 after a reported feud with co-star Phillip Schofield, 59. Fern seems to have made up with Phil, however, as she appeared on This Morning to take part in congratulating him on 40 years in the TV business.Fern appeared on Lorraine in a pre-recorded clip to congratulate Phillip on his "incredible milestone".She said: "Fourty years is an incredible milestone and it's time for you to stop and look back and see all that you have achieved and be proud of it."So I'm wishing you a very happy future.

This Morning presenter Eamonn Holmes appears to have reignited his previous feud with Phillip Schofield by taking a swipe at the star's TV tribute.The 62-year-old, who was dropped from the ITV daytime show last year November, appeared to agree with a viewer that made a remark on Lorraine Kelly's special tribute show to Phillip.TV veteran Phil, 59, is currently celebrating 40 years in the entertainment industry and his accolades were honoured on morning show Lorraine.However, one viewer tweeted that the setup for the programme was strange and Eamonn liked the tweet.The spectator penned: "This #lorraine show is bizarre.. why not celebrate 40 years on #thismorning instead of another show?"Eamonn also liked another tweet which made reference to Brenda Edwards.

Eamonn Holmes has reignited his feud with Phillip Schofield today. The TV star has moved to slam the ITV Lorraine and ITV This Morning tribute to Schofe yesterday. ITV paid tribute to the TV star on Monday as he celebrated 40 years on our screens.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby are stalwarts on ITV's This Morning but the partnership came close to never happening.Fern Britton announced she was stepping down from the show after a decade in March 2009.Her announcement sparked a frantic rush to find her replacement.Phillip previously said how he was disappointed that Fern was leaving after all they had achieved together on the show.He said he was looking forward to launching the new series in six months time with a new partner.Phillip explained Holly was "at the top of everybody's list to pick up where Fern leaves off" after filling in for Fern a few months prior to that.Oh his website in July 2009, Phillip explained: "She filled in a few months ago and, from that moment on, everybody knew she was the obvious number one choice."But it has been alleged by Holly the only reason she got the role was because of Phillip determinedly singing her praised to show bosses - after she heard cruel comments about her taking on the role.The pair had already formed a close bond while presenting Dancing On Ice for three years.But Holly, who had mainly worked in kids' TV prior, reckoned critics believed she wouldn't be able to handle the different format of the breakfast show and wouldn't be able to "interview a Prime Minister".Holly explained on Elizabeth Day's podcast How To Fail in November last year: "If it wasn’t for Phil, I wouldn’t be on This Morning now because everyone around him at the time when he suggested my name, were like, 'What? No! She might be alright in the fashion bit but there’s no way she could interview the Prime Minister…'"The deal was sealed as Phillip was in the studios having photos taken for the opening titles of the new series.He said: "Holly

Eamonn Holmes claims he was unceremoniously axed from ITV's This Morning, where he and wife Ruth Langsford had presented for almost 15 years.Since then, he hasn't been shy about taking aim at both ITV and his former co-host Phillip Schofield, leaving only fellow host Holly Willoughby so far unscathed.This week, an ITV insider claimed Eamonn was axed due to research showing his popularity had been dropping, something which his agent has firmly denied.Eamonn appeared to leave the show on frosty terms with Phillip after Ruth reportedly made a formal complaint about him interrupting her mid-sentence while the pair were live on air.Though Eamonn has now switched channels for GB News, the drama shows no sign of dwindling.After Phillip was a guest on the Lorraine show to celebrate his 40 years on TV, Eamonn hit the "like" button on a tweet which criticised his rival's tribute."This #lorraine show is bizarre..

Eamonn Holmes appeared to reignite his feud with Phillip Schofield by slamming Monday's glowing TV tribute and branding it “bizarre”. Phillip appeared on Monday’s Lorraine as part of the special edition of the ITV morning show to celebrate his 40 years on TV.